Crown Prosecution Service

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£35,000

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

9 months

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

27

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

53%

As declared in notices

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• BETTER GROUP LIMITED£692k

  1 award · 33% of value
• Marlborough Consulting LLP£416k

  1 award · 19.8% of value
• Victim Support£211k

  3 awards · 10% of value
• BAE Systems Applied Intelligence£115k

  1 award · 5.5% of value
• Restore Datashred Limited£83k

  1 award · 4% of value
• Acume Forensic£83k

  1 award · 4% of value
• CDS Print Services£56k

  1 award · 2.7% of value
• TOTAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT LIMITED£50k

  1 award · 2.4% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support6
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security6
• Research and development services and related consultancy services3
• Education and training services3
• Printed matter and related products2
• Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment2

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Limited competition43%
• Direct award43%
• Framework call-off11%
• Open procedure4%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: September